In which year was Westinghouse Electric Corporation founded?
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Answer
Westinghouse Electric Corporation was founded in 1886 by George Westinghouse. Westinghouse was an American engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the alternating current (AC) electrical system. The AC system was a major improvement over the existing direct current (DC) system, and it made it possible to transmit electricity over long distances. Westinghouse Electric Corporation was one of the first companies to manufacture and sell AC generators and motors.
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